Matthew Timms

Fighting Back For Jack

Fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK
£101,864
raised of £100,000 target
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Coast To Coast Challenge 2015, 26 September 2015
Fighting Back for Jack
Campaign by Muscular Dystrophy UK (RCN 205395 (England and Wales) - SC039445 (Scotland))
Emma and Matthew’s son Jack was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in October 2013, just before his third birthday. They set up a Family Fund, Fighting Back for Jack, to raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Duchenne Research

Story

In October 2013 at the age of three, our little boy Jack was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Jack is like any other cheeky, smiling, fun loving 3yr old boy, who loves playing, running, climbing, kicking his football and watching Star Wars. We now know, that this will not last, and like other boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Jack is facing a race against time. 

Hope is out there though, and with the continuing work of scientists, and modern research, a cure is closer than ever before.The Fighting Back For Jack fundraising group has been set up by the family of Jack, who are raising money to go towards a breakthrough research project for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

As a family we could not stand by and do nothing so Fighting Back For Jack have joined in the battle against this condition. Our goal is to raise funds and awareness so that progress towards further treatment, and ultimately a cure, is continued.  We do this in the hope that a cure is found in time to save Jack, and the thousands of other boys out there who are living with this terrible condition before it is too late.

We are organising and taking part in a number of events over the next 18 months including the Coast To Coast Challenge 2015.  If you would like to sponsor us or make a donation, please use this page.

For further information please visit http://www.fightingbackforjack.co.uk


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About the campaign

Emma and Matthew’s son Jack was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in October 2013, just before his third birthday. They set up a Family Fund, Fighting Back for Jack, to raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Duchenne Research

About the charity

Muscular Dystrophy UK

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RCN 205395 (England and Wales) - SC039445 (Scotland)
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to beat muscle-wasting conditions.

Donation summary

Total raised
£101,863.46
+ £4,130.55 Gift Aid
Online donations
£22,925.46
Offline donations
£78,938.00

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